: While the song is a confession of love, Zack revealed on social media that it’s part of a larger storytelling "trilogy" depicting a past love who was "broken and lost".
Watch the official lyric video to experience the song's retro-pop aesthetic and heartfelt lyrics: Zack Tabudlo - Yakap ZackTabudloVEVO YouTube• Oct 7, 2022 Zack Tabudlo - Yakap (Official Lyric Video)
Zack Tabudlo, the hitmaker behind "Binibini" and "Pano," continues to dominate the OPM scene with his soulful, retro-infused single "Yakap" . Released on July 22, 2022, under Republic Records Philippines, this track offers a "nostalgic feel" that Tabudlo explicitly designed to sound both super different and intimately familiar. : While the song is a confession of
: The lyrics express a deep longing for assurance and commitment, with the iconic plea: "Yakapin mo ako nang mahigpit / 'Wag ka nang bibitaw kahit saglit" (Hug me tight / Don't let go even for a moment). : The lyrics express a deep longing for
The sound of "Yakap" is a departure from his usual ballads, leaning into a "four-on-the-floor" rhythm inspired by several modern and classic hits.
The , which dropped alongside the single, highlights the song's heartfelt Tagalog lyrics.